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Base Stats for Arcanine
HP
90
Atk
110
Def
80
SpA
100
SpD
80
Spe
95
Best Moves for Arcanine
Envite Ígneo
100.000%
Velocidad Extrema
100.000%
Fuego Fatuo
91.733%
Alarido
91.733%
Other
16.533%
Best Teammates for Arcanine
Best Items for Arcanine
Gafa Protectora
91.733%
Restos
8.267%
Other
0.000%
Best Abilities for Arcanine
Intimidación
91.733%
Justiciero
8.267%
Best EV Spreads for Arcanine
Firme
252/
252/
0/
0/
0/
4
91.733%
Firme
0/
136/
252/
0/
4/
116
8.267%
Type Matchups for Arcanine
Weak
Water
2x
Ground
2x
Rock
2x
Resist
Fire
1/2x
Grass
1/2x
Ice
1/2x
Bug
1/2x
Steel
1/2x
Fairy
1/2x
Immune
None
Ability notes
Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Arcanine in VGC 2025 Regulation Set G?
The top moves for Arcanine in VGC 2025 Regulation Set G are Envite Ígneo (100.000%), Velocidad Extrema (100.000%), Fuego Fatuo (91.733%), Alarido (91.733%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Arcanine?
Arcanine synergizes well with Farigiraf (48.731%), Tornadus (48.731%), Rhyperior (48.731%), Gyarados (48.731%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Arcanine?
The most popular items for Arcanine are Gafa Protectora (91.733%), Restos (8.267%), Other (0.000%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Arcanine?
The most common abilities for Arcanine are Intimidación (91.733%) and Justiciero (8.267%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Arcanine?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Arcanine?
The most common EV spread for Arcanine is Firme with 252/252/0/0/0/4 (91.733% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
What is Arcanine weak to and resistant against?
Arcanine is weak to Water (2x), Ground (2x), Rock (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to no attacking types. Ability notes: Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.
Is Arcanine good in VGC 2025 Regulation Set G?
Arcanine is currently ranked in the VGC 2025 Regulation Set G metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Urshifu fightingwaterUnseen FistChoice ScarfFocus SashMystic WaterChoice Band Other Surging StrikesClose CombatAqua JetU-turnDetectProtectIce Spinner Rock Tomb Iron Head Other
55.15%
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlaze Safety GogglesCovert CloakSitrus Berry Rocky Helmet Lum Berry Assault Vest Other Fake OutParting ShotKnock OffFlare BlitzWill-O-WispHelping HandFire PledgeRoarTaunt Other
32.73%
Calyrex-Shadow psychicghostLife OrbCovert CloakFocus Sash Other Astral BarrageProtectExpanding ForcePollen PuffNasty PlotDark PulseTera BlastPsyshockOther
30.55%
Indeedee psychicnormalPsychic SurgeOwn Tempo Synchronize Safety GogglesRocky HelmetPsychic Seed Assault Vest Mental Herb Other Follow MeHelping HandTrick RoomDazzling GleamPsyshockPsychicProtectOther
28.23%
Rillaboom grassGrassy SurgeOvergrow Assault VestMiracle SeedOther Grassy GlideFake OutU-turnWood HammerOther
25.10%
Tornadus flyingPranksterDefiant Covert CloakFocus Sash Rocky Helmet Sharp Beak Leftovers Other TailwindBleakwind StormTauntRain DanceProtectIcy Wind Other
20.77%
Farigiraf normalpsychicArmor TailCud Chew Throat SprayElectric SeedSitrus Berry Grassy Seed Other Trick RoomPsychicHyper VoiceHelping HandProtectFoul PlayShadow BallPsychic NoiseImprison Other
19.97%
Dondozo waterUnawareOblivious LeftoversRocky HelmetOther ProtectOrder UpEarthquakeWave CrashBody PressRestIce FangSleep TalkHeavy SlamOther
19.89%
Tatsugiri dragonwaterCommanderStorm Drain Focus SashAbility ShieldOther Muddy WaterDraco MeteorProtectHelping HandMirror CoatIcy WindOther
19.81%
Melenaleteo ghostfairyProtosynthesisBooster EnergyChoice SpecsFocus Sash Other MoonblastShadow BallDazzling GleamIcy WindProtectTauntThunder WavePower GemTrick Room Other
19.26%
Weezing poisonfairyNeutralizing GasLevitate Misty Surge Covert CloakSitrus BerryMental HerbOther ProtectPoison GasToxic SpikesDazzling GleamStrange SteamOther
18.94%
Ogerpon-Hearthflame grassfireMold BreakerHearthflame MaskIvy CudgelSpiky ShieldFollow MeWood HammerHorn LeechDouble Kick Other
17.20%
Electrofuria electricdragonProtosynthesisBooster EnergyAssault VestMagnet Life Orb Other ThunderclapProtectThunderboltDraco MeteorDragon PulseThunderOther
17.20%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Rocky HelmetMental HerbCovert CloakLeftovers Other SporeRage PowderProtectPollen PuffClear SmogSludge BombOther
16.56%
Kyogre waterDrizzleMystic WaterAssault VestDamp RockLeftovers Choice Scarf Iron Ball Other Ice BeamOrigin PulseWater SpoutProtectThunderOther
15.68%
Calyrex-Ice psychiciceClear AmuletCovert CloakSitrus Berry Safety Goggles Other Glacial LanceTrick RoomHigh HorsepowerProtectImprisonSwords DanceOther
14.27%
Whimsicott grassfairyPranksterChlorophyll Focus SashCovert CloakSitrus Berry Other TailwindMoonblastEncoreTauntEndeavorLight ScreenSunny DayHelping HandOther
13.40%
Ferropalmas fightingelectricQuark DriveAssault VestBooster EnergyOther Wild ChargeFake OutDrain PunchLow KickPlay RoughHeavy SlamOther
11.48%
Chien-Pao darkiceSword of RuinFocus SashLife OrbOther ProtectSucker PunchIcicle CrashSacred SwordThroat ChopIce SpinnerCrunchOther
10.65%
Archaludon steeldragonStaminaStalwartSturdy Assault VestSafety GogglesCovert CloakPower Herb Other Electro ShotDraco MeteorFlash CannonBody PressProtectIron DefenseOther
10.20%
Miraidon electricdragonHadron EngineChoice SpecsOther Electro DriftVolt SwitchDazzling GleamDraco MeteorOther
9.89%
Landorus groundflyingSheer ForceSand Force Life OrbClear AmuletChoice Scarf Other Earth PowerSludge BombProtectSandsear StormNasty PlotPsychicOther
9.29%
Ursaluna groundnormalGutsUnnerve Flame OrbOther FacadeHeadlong RushProtectEarthquakeClose CombatCurseBrick BreakOther
8.98%
Terapagos normalTera ShiftLeftoversCovert CloakPower HerbChoice SpecsSafety Goggles Sitrus Berry Other Tera StarstormProtectCalm MindEarth PowerSubstituteRock PolishMeteor BeamDazzling GleamOther
8.82%
Bramaluna dragondarkProtosynthesisBooster EnergyOther Knock OffTailwindProtectTera BlastAcrobaticsOther
7.91%
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